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NRSM 495W - Restoration Practicum 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course will provide the student with hands-on experience and a good sense of what an actual job in a restorationfocused organization will be like. The student should be able to relate the internship experience to the knowledge that he or she has gained through college-level classroom instruction. The student will be required to complete a report and presentation at the completion of the project.
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NRSM 499 - Restoration Capstone 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course is designed to introduce students to practical applications in the field of restoration. Emphasis will be placed on practical projects that are of “real world” significance. Projects will incorporate ecological, engineering, legal, financial and social aspects.
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NRSM 535 - Restoration I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
The course will look at restoration ecology in theory and in practice. We will focus on ecological topics important to restoration projects. Topics covered include ecosystem functioning, ecological relationships at various spatial scales as they apply to restoration, invasive species management, reclamation of contaminated sites, value of ecosystem services, and restoration of various types of ecosystems (e.g. forest, tallgrass prairie, wetland). We will use case studies as examples, with a focus on local restoration projects. Local experts will be featured as guest lecturers.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Level Standing
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NRSM 536 - Restoration II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course will build upon the ecological concepts introduced in Restoration I by examining how those concepts are incorporated into practical on-the-ground restoration projects, as well as other practical considerations. Topics covered include site engineering, plant selection and maintenance, agencies and regulations involved in restoration activities, and financial and practical considerations in ecological restoration projects. We will use case studies as examples, with a focus on local restoration projects. Local experts will be featured as guest lecturers.
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NRSM 594 - Restoration Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
This course is designed to introduce students to topics in the restoration field through the scientific literature and presentations by professionals in restoration. Students will also become acquainted with restoration professionals working in Montana. Seminars will be presented by faculty and outside professionals.
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NRSM 595W - Restoration Practicum 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course will provide the student with hands-on experience and a good sense of what an actual job in a restorationfocused organization will be like. The student should be able to relate the internship experience to the knowledge that he or she has gained through college-level classroom instruction. The student will be required to complete a report and presentation at the completion of the project.
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NRSM 599 - Restoration Capstone 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course is designed to introduce students to practical applications in the field of restoration. Emphasis will be placed on practical projects that are of “real world” significance. Projects will incorporate ecological, engineering, legal, financial and social aspects.
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NTS 104 - CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.
Course generally offered both semesters.
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NTS 105 - CCNA 2: Routing and Switching 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Prerequisite(s): NTS 104 Course generally offered 1st semester.
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NTS 204 - CCNA 3: Scaling Networks 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.
Prerequisite(s): NTS 105
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NTS 205 - CCNA 4: Connecting Networks 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.
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NUTR 258 - Fundamentals of Nutrition 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
A discussion of basic concepts of nutrition considering carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals in food exchanges in relation to digestion, absorption and metabolism at various life stages.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 101 - Introduction to Safety and Health 2 credits
An introduction to safety and health professions, including occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, health and fitness, wellness, and the allied health professions. One hour of lecture per week is augmented with a second session of presentations, of both students talking about OSH internships; and of working safety and health professionals that are Montana Tech graduates, about their professions and careers. The importance of the occupational safety and health and allied health professions, the value of internships, and the possibilites for an excellent and fulfilling career in safety and health will be emphasized.
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OSH 2246 - Safety Administration & Programs 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Examines the function of safety in industry, including the organization and application of safety programs. Methods of hazard analysis and accident prevention, correction and control are discussed and evaluated, as are accident investigation and analysis. Additionally, behavior modification, safety record keeping, motivation, workers compensation, professional ethics and disabled workers are addressed.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 2266 - Safety Engineering & Technology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Introducessystem safety and safety engineering principles applied to control of hazards associated with facilities, chemical processes, materials handling, machine operation, and electricity .
(OSH 2256 does not meet the requirement and cannot substitute for OSH 2266). Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 2956 - Special Topics 2 - 4 credits (Variable)
Presents topics not covered in any curriculum for which there is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to determine demand. Directed studies, special clinics, coaching schools, and workshops as scheduled. Study proposals must have prior departmental approval.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. Course offered on demand.
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OSH 3226 - Hazardous Material Management 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provides an in-depth examination of federal, state and local regulations and requirements for hazardous materials and wastes. Includes definitions of toxic and hazardous material; storage and treatment; transportation; emergency response planning; air and water quality; community concern issues; and risk assessment.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 121 or higher. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 3236 - Fire Protection 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An in-depth study of recognition of fire hazards and causes, prevention and control techniques and fire detection and extinguishing systems. Numerous assignments to develop fault trees help students understand fire and grow their ability to synthesize information. The chemistry of combustion and fire codes and standards are studied in detail.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 3246 - Construction Safety 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers construction industry safety issues involving management, legal, and engineering aspects. Major topics are planning projects, incentive programs, incident investigation, training, multi-employer responsibilities, risk management, regulations, fall protection, steel erection, scaffolding, cranes, electrical safety, demolition, concrete, and confined spaces.
Prerequisite(s): OSH 2246 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 3266 - Safety Laboratory 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lab)
This course Provides students with hands-on experience applying occupational safety technology, participating in group projects, observing industrial operations, conducting experiments, and preparing reports in the scientific format.
Prerequisite(s): OSH 2246 & OSH 2266 , or Instructor’s permission. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 3546 - Industrial Toxicology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
In this course, students will explore the effects that chemicals have on the human body and the environment. Topics include poisons, target organs, dose-response, routes of exposure, carcinogenesis, air pollution, and occupational applications.
Prerequisite(s): Pre- or co-requisite: BIOH 201/202 or BIOH 301/302 or BIOH 211/212 or BIOH 311/312 and a college chemistry course or consent of instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 4066 - Small Particle Technology 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Covers physics of air, characterization of particles, aerodynamic properties, Brownian motion and diffusion, thermodynamic properties, sources, measurement of respiratory deposition, and control.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 121 and PHSX 123 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 4166 - Industrial Ventilation 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Covers the principles of local exhaust and general (dilution) exhaust systems used to control chemical hazards. Including principles of air flow, pressure drops through duct work and hood design with simple systems progressing through more complex systems.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 121 & PHSX 123 Graduate Standing or Instructor’s Consent
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OSH 4216 - IH I - Chemical & Biological Hazards 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
To provide the basis for the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of chemical and biological hazards in the work environment.
Prerequisite(s): BIOB 160 / , CHMY 121 , or BIOH 311/312 . Co/prerequisite: Graduate Standing or Instructor’s Consent Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 4226 - IH II - Physical Hazards 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
To provide the basis for the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of physical stresses in the work environment. The development & interpretation of the exposure standards for noise, temperature extremes and nonionizing and ionizing radiation will be studied. Physical hazards associated with specific industrial processes will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): BIOB 160 , CHMY 141 , PHSX 123 . Graduate Standing or Instructor’s Consent Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 4276 - Mining Safety 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the history and practice of mining safety. Includes materials handling, milling, hauling, ground control, electrical and fire hazards, hoisting, disaster planning, personnel protection, gassy mines, safety training, and mine ventilation. Both surface and underground mining issues are covered.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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OSH 4296 - Sampling & Evaluation Health Hazards 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Teaches sampling techniques and procedures as stipulated by occupational safety and health regulatory agencies for evaluating occupational health hazards arising from chemical and physical agents in the workplace. It includes the calibration and use of personal monitoring and direct reading instrumentation for the assessment of an employee’s exposure to common industrial hygiene hazards including air contaminants, noise, nonionizing radiation and temperature extremes.
Prerequisite(s): OSH 4216 , PHSX 121 , and OSH 4226 co-requisite. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 4446 - Law and Ethics for OSH 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Introduces OSH students to laws and professional ethics applicable to the practice of occupational safety and health. Legal topics are the U.S. legal system in general, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, regulations, and workers’ compensation. Ethics topics include codes of professional ethics, case studies of questionable ethical conduct, human subject protection, conflicts of interest, privacy of records, and scientific fraud.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 4546 - Ergonomics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provides the basic understanding of ergonomic considerations necessary to design tools, workstations, facilities, and systems to match human capabilities and limitations. Particular emphasis will be placed on analysis and reduction of upper extremities cumulative trauma disorders and hazards associated with manual material handling.
Prerequisite(s): BIOH 301/302 and BIOH 311/312 or consent of instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 4606 - Risk Reduction Methods for OSH 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An advanced course on risks applicable to industrial safety, health, and environment. Three major units are: systematic methods for proactively identifying, assessing, and managing hazards; programmatic methods for conducting useful incident investigations, designing OSH programs, and implementing continuous improving programs; and application of nine risk reduction strategies to the diverse hazards addressed in the professional practice of occupational safety and health.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 4896W - Occupational Safety & Health Senior Project 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Allows in-depth pursuit of a safety or health topic. A comprehensive investigation of the subject includes information from extensive literature review as well as consultation with available industrial and governmental professionals. A formal paper and oral presentation are made on the research.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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OSH 4916 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Occupational Safety and Health degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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OSH 4956 - Special Topics 2 - 4 credits (Variable)
Presents topics not covered in any curriculum for which there is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to determine demand. Directed studies, special clinics, coaching schools, and workshops as scheduled. Study proposals must have prior departmental approval.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. Course offered on demand.
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OSH 4986 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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PET 201 - Elements of Petroleum Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to the profession of petroleum engineering is covered, including the elementary and technical aspects of petroleum recovery from the initial geophysical survey through acquisition of leases, drilling and production, secondary recovery, and treatment. Rock properties, reservoir trap configuration, petroleum distribution and accumulation, and properties of petroleum reservoir fluids will also be covered.
Pre-requisites: M 171 and GEO 101 . Co-requisite: M 172 Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 203 - Petroleum Engineering Industry Practives 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Prerequisite(s): PET 201
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PET 205 - Petroleum Engineering Lab I 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
Experiments are conducted using fundamental core analysis techniques, which determine porosity, gas and liquid absolute and relative permeabilities, fluid saturations, hydrocarbon gravities & viscosities of fluids. Lab reports required.
Pre-requisistes: M 171 , CHMY 141 , CHMY 142 Co-requisites: PET 201 , M 172 Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 298 - Internship 1 - 2 credits (Variable)
Credit is given for academic work relating to an approved off campus work experience within the Petroleum industry. Students should consult with their department Internship Coordinator to determine the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. Pre-requisites: Completion of one year of course work and Consent of Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one year of course work and consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 301 - Drilling Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Introduction to well drilling systems including equipment functions and performance, well pressure control, drilling fluid rheology, circulation pressures, and hydraulics. An industry related safety component will be incorporated into class material.
Prerequisite(s): PET 201 , PHSX 234 , PHSX 236 , EGEN 201 , & EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 302 - Petroleum Production Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Survey and design of oil and gas well production systems, including: well casing and cementing design, well completion methods, subsurface and surface production equipment, artificial lift systems, well test analysis, and well stimulation methods.
Prerequisite(s): PET 301 , PET 304 , PET 372 , PHSX 234 , PHSX 235 , PHSX 236 , EGEN 201 , & EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PET 303 - Drilling Fluids Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Mud characteristics determination and measurement, effects of clays, solids, and various additives on mud properties, design of the properties of drilling fluids.
Corequisites or Prerequisite: PET 301 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 304 - Petrophysical Rock Properties 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The geological and petrophysical properties of oil and gas reservoir rocks will be studied. Topics will include porosity, permeability, wettability, capillarity, compressibility, and strength relationships. The use of cores, logs and lab test procedures to determine rock properties will be reviewed. Basic concepts of Darcy flow for oil and gas fluids in porous rocks will also be studied.
Co-requisite: GEO 257 , PHSX 235 Pre-requisites: PET 201 , PET 205 Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 307 - Petroleum Production Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
The petroleum production lab is a hands-on program designed to provide petroleum engineering students with a series of labs relating to petroleum production topics. Topics relating to oil and gas production will be simulated and studied. These topics include characteristics of cementing systems, multiphase fluid flow in piping, the rheology of fracturing fluids, characterization of proppants and fracture conductivity, operation of separators, and chemical solutions for corrosion, emulsions, and bacteria. Laboratory reports are required.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-requisite: PET 205 Co-requisite: PET 302 Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 348 - Petroleum Well Logging 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Interpretation of open hole logging tools, including electrical, nuclear, and sonic devices will be studied. Included in the study will be the operating theories, log presentations, computation methods for basic reservoir properties, and the use of practical log examples and methods.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 257 , PET 301 , PET 304 , PHSX 237 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 372 - Petroleum Fluids & Thermodynamics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The course covers fluid properties of single and multi-component hydrocarbon systems, phase behavior, gas-liquid equilibria, and other thermodynamic topics.
Pre-requisites: PET 201 , PET 205 , CHMY 141 , CHMY 143 ,PHSX 234 Co-requisites: EGEN 335 , PHSX 235 Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 401 - Advanced Drilling 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The study of special drilling topics and new technology applications in drilling engineering. Guest lecturers from industry will be invited to present the latest in technology and case history information. Students are assigned to write reports demonstrating an understanding of the various topics studied.
Prerequisite(s): PET 301 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PET 402 - Artificial Lift Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The design and operation of well fluid artificial lift systems, including: sucker rod pumping, progressing cavity pumps, submersible electric pumps, down hole hydraulic pumps, gas lift, and plunger lift.
Prerequisite(s): PET 302 , PHSX 234 , PHSX 235 , PHSX 236 , EGEN 201 , & EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 404 - Reservoir Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Reservoir Engineers assess and optimize the recovery of oil and natural gas. This course builds on the fundamental rock and fluid property concepts to derive and apply material balance equations, fluid flow in porous media equations, and pressure transient theory.
Prerequisite(s): PET 304 , PET 372 , M 273 ; Corequisite(s): M 274 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 410 - Reservoir Simulation 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec. 3 Lab)
Reservoir simulation is used to investigate petroleum reservoir characteristics and behavior, including: pore volume, fluid distribution and movement, and recovery. The result of simulation studies include optimized field development and management plans which maximize the value and/or reserves of producing properties. The course covers finite difference approximations to the diffusivity equation and the application of those approximations for reservoir simulations. Practical use of reservoir simulation is also covered through application to common reservoir engineering problems.
Prerequisite(s): PET 404 , M 274 ; Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 426 - Reservoir Characterization 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
Reservoir analysis using concepts and data from traditional reservoir engineering, geology, hydrology, petrophysics, geophysics and geostatistics. The tools necessary to obtain a quantitative model of the reservoir are developed.
Prerequisite(s): PET 404 , GEOE 457 ,PET 348 , and PET 410 Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 427 - Reservoir Characterization Lab 1 Credit Hrs: 1Lec.; 2 Lab
This course will teach the basics of petroleum engineering mapping and modeling using industry standard software. Students will learn the basics of land coordinate systems, how to make volumetric estimates of oil and gas in place, and how to set up and populate a computer model of a petroleum reservoir.
Prerequisite(s): PET 404 & GEOE 457 Corequisite(s): PET 426
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PET 442 - Thermal Recovery Operations 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Thermal properties of rocks and fluids along with the surface equipment design for steam injection; oil well design and steam injection are included in this course. The course extends its investigation to include in situ combustion processes, hot water injection and alkaline steam combination flood.
Prerequisite(s): PET 404 Consent of Instructor.
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PET 444 - Water Flooding & Enhanced Oil Recovery 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Study of the immiscible displacement of oil by water in reservoir systems. Included in the study are a review of viscous and gravity forces, relative permeability effects, fluid mobility effects and sweep efficiencies. Basic displacement and prediction methods are addressed, and water flood design methods. Also, a review of enhanced oil recovery methods and applications is conducted, including chemical, miscible, and thermal methods.
Prerequisite(s): PET 404 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 446 - Petroleum Project Evaluation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The study of petroleum project evaluation from the standpoint of the underlying land ownership and contract obligations. Class study includes: conformance to regulations, designation of reserve types and estimation of the future production performance, cost estimating and price forecasting, cash flow analysis with consideration to the time value of money, oil and gas accounting methods and economic sensitivity and risk factors.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 325 ; PET 404 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PET 452 - Natural Gas Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Analysis of four-point gas deliverability tests and gas well pressure transient tests are presented. Methods for determining wet gas and condensate reserves in volumetric and water drive reservoirs are studied. Gas inflow performance equations and methods of forecasting future production rates are discussed. Essential surface facilities and methods for handling sour gas and hydrates are studied.
Prerequisite(s): PET 372 & PET 404 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 453 - Natural Gas Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec./Lab)
The physical properties of gas, including natural gas, are measured using fundamental analysis techniques. Laboratory exercises include measurement of specific gravity, BTU content, molecular composition, and water content. Systems for metering of flow rates and measurement of gas characteristics are studied. Laboratory reports are required.
Prerequisite(s): PET 307 and PET 372 Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 490 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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PET 495 - Special Topics (Variable)
Selected topics of specific interest in the field of petroleum engineering will be covered. The name of the special topic will be designated at the time the class is scheduled.
Course offered on demand. Must have consent of Instructor to take this course.
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PET 498 - Internship 1 - 2 credits (Variable)
Credit is given for academic work done in conjunction with an approved off campus work experience related to the Petroleum Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Intern ship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 499W - Capstone: Petroleum Engineering Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A capstone senior-level design course requiring teams to merge diverse information to solve an advanced field development design problem in all areas of petroleum engineering. The problem integrates reservoir, drilling, completion, and production aspects of petroleum engineering. Students must take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to complete the course requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Graduating Senior & Consent of instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 503 - Surface Production Facilities 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Equipment used to process and transport produced oil, gas, and water is studied in this course. Process equipment includes separators, heatertreaters, tanks and gun barrels, gas dehydration and sour gas sweetening systems. Equipment used to clarify produced water, is also covered. Liquid and gas piping and pipelines are studied in conjunction with pumps and gas compressors.
Prerequisite(s): and Senior standing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PET 5010 - Advanced Drilling Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Independent design of a drilling well plan from actual field geologic data, to include: mud program, casing and cementing design, BHA and bit program, directional program, formation evaluation, drilling regulatory permits and cost analysis. Design project is completed with a verbal presentation of the well plan to an instructor/student audience.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing & Consent of the instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 5020 - Production Operations Design - Simulation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is an intermediate level study of oil and gas well stimulation. Included in the course are hydraulic fracturing theory, matrix acidizing and matrix chemical treatments. An outcome of this course will be a series of spreadsheet programs for the design of hydraulic fracturing treatments.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PET 5040 - Advanced Reservoir Engineering (Variable)
Special topics in reservoir engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
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PET 5050 - Pressure Transient Analysis 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Application of pressure transient theory to the design and interpretation of well tests. Topics include derivation and application of oil and gas transient flow equations. Analysis of pressure build up and pressure derivation test data using analytical and type curve methods.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 5080 - Thermal Recovery Methods 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Special topics of specific interest in the subject of thermal recovery methods will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
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PET 5110 - Advanced Reservoir Simulation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Development of the equations for multi-phase multidimensional flow in porous media and the numerical solution techniques employed in their solution. Applications to reservoir simulation.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in a programming language and Consent of Instructor.
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PET 5440 - Advanced Enhanced Oil Recovery (Variable)
An advanced treatment of the principle enhanced oil recovery mechanisms including water flooding and chemical, miscible and thermal methods.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
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PET 5920 - Engr Research, Development Or Design (Variable)
An investigation of a field or laboratory petroleum engineering problem not directly related to thesis work. The field problem is to be performed in liaison with the petroleum industry. All the laboratory work must be originally planned and performed by the student.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 5940 - Graduate Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Current petroleum related literature and research. Oral presentation is required.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 5970 - Special Problems (Variable)
The student will select a topic in drilling, reservoir engineering, economics of oil production, or petroleum operations of current interest.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 5990 - Thesis Research (Variable)
A specific field or laboratory research problem in petroleum engineering is selected by the student and the department staff.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PHL 101 - Reason & Reality: Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introductory study, based on selected philosophical writings, of the nature and scope of philosophy and some of its constituent fields of inquiry: epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, esthetics, the philosophy of history, and the philosophy of science.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHL 110 - Problems of Good & Evil: Introduction to Ethics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
What makes life worth living? How do we decide what actions are morally right? Why ought we to care about others? Is morality subject to progress? Moral philosophy strives to develop valid ethical decision principles to answer such questions. This course surveys the development of moral theory in Western Civilization from Socrates’ philosophy to Feminist ethics.
Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHL 233 - Intro to Logic: Deduction 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A thorough grounding in logic is the hallmark of all educated persons. This course surveys the role of logic in language, Mathematics, and science. It serves as an introduction to Argumentation/Persuasion, Philosophy of Science, and Science & Technology Studies.
Satisfies Social Science core. Course offered on demand.
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PHL 325W - Professional Ethics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Everyone is an expert: As a society of experts, we rely on professionals to guide us at every turn in our personal and collective social path. This is an interdisciplinary course in applied moral philosophy, wherein we confront contemporary problems arising in professions such as engineering, business, and nursing. Special emphasis is given to technological progress as the driving force behind many of these problems.
Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts and upper division Writing cores. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHL 360 - History of Philosophy 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A chronological survey, beginning with the Pre-Socratic Greeks and ending with contemporary thinkers, of the development of philosophy. Emphasizes the growth of philosophic schools and problems, as well as the men who contributed to that growth.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 101 or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHL 362 - History of Philosophy: Modern 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Designed to cover the metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics of modern philosophers from Descartes to Wittgenstein and Irigaray. Emphasis is on philosophical questions, development of philosophical questions in a historical context, and future implications of major historical philosophical ideas. Doing philosophy includes lecture, discussion, panel discussion, wonder, and playing around in all forms.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHSX 103 - Our Physical World 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Beginning college physics course that includes topics in mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and electromagnetism.
Prerequisite(s): M 121 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHSX 121 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
First course of a two-semester sequence dealing with the basic principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and wave motion. Credit in this course does not count toward an engineering degree at Montana Tech.
Prerequisite(s): M 151 Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHSX 123 - Fundamentals of Physics II 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
A continuation of PHSX 121 dealing primarily with electricity, electric circuits, optics and nuclear physics. Credit in this course does not count toward an engineering degree at Montana Tech.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 121 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHSX 234 - General Physics-Mechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
First course in the calculus-based introductory physics sequence. Includes the study of kinematics, dynamics, and the conservation laws. Emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills fundamental to all branches of engineering.
Prerequisite(s): M 171 ; Corequisite(s): M 172 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PHSX 235 - General Physics-Heat, Sound & Optics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Second course in the calculus-based physics sequence. Includes the study of heat, sound, and optics. Emphasizes problem-solving.
Prerequisite(s): M 172 ; PHSX 234 ; Corequisite(s): M 273 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PHSX 236 - General Phy-Heat, Sound & Optics Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Typical topics for this course include: Force, Torque, Motion in 2 dimensions, Friction, and Buoyancy. Laboratory exercises include measurements of forces, torques, energy, work, optics, thermal properties and resonance. Stresses good laboratory techniques and analysis of experimental errors. Laboratory reports are required.
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Students: PHSX 234 . Non-Engineering Students: PHSX 121 ; Corequisite(s): Engineering Students: PHSX 235 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHSX 237 - General Physics-Electricity, Magnetism & Motion 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Third course in the calculus-based physics sequence. Covers electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetic waves.
Prerequisite(s): M 273 ; PHSX 234 , PHSX 235 ; Corequisite(s): M 274 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PHSX 238 - General Physics-Electricity, Magnetism & Motion Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Typical topics for this course include: Heat, Sound, Optics, Electricity, and Magnetism. A continuation of PHSX 236 with experiments involving electrical measurements, optics and thermal expansion.
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Students: PHSX 235 ; Non-Engineering Students: PHSX 123 ; Corequisite(s): Engineering Students: PHSX 237 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHSX 305 - Art & Science of Holography 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
A laboratory course in optical holography. Three-dimensional pictures are made using a Helium-Neon laser. A non-mathematical course for both engineering and non-engineering students. Students must assume film costs.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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PHSX 322 - Electronics for Scientists 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Introduces integrated circuits and transistors. The first half of the semester deals with analog devices, the second half with digital techniques. Allows students to design functional circuits from integrated circuit building blocks.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 237 and PHSX 238 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHSX 419 - Intermediate Dynamics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A study of particle dynamics, rigid body motion, small oscillations, and an introduction to the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 236 and PHSX 237 ; M 274 . Course offered on demand.
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PHSX 423 - Electricity & Magnetism I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Considers the calculus of vectors and fields; basic laws of electrostatics and magnetostatics; boundary value problems; derivation of capacitance and inductance; non-time varying Maxwell’s equations; relationship between force, charge and motion in electric and magnetic fields. Extension to time varying electric and magnetic field, time varying Maxwell’s equations, derivations of the wave equation for time harmonic fields, the plane wave solution of the wave equation, interaction of plane electromagnetic waves to dielectric boundaries, perfect conducting boundaries, and lossy media boundaries.
Prerequisite(s): M 274 ; PHSX 237 & PHSX 238 ; Corequisite(s): EELE 203 or M 405 or PHSX 453 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHSX 425 - Electricity & Magnetism II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Considers time-dependent phenomena of electromagnetic theory and includesstudies of the wave equation, fields of uniformly charged particles, radiation from an accelerated charge, and the motion of charged particles in electromagnetic fields.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 423 . Course offered on demand.
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PHSX 453 - Methods of Theoretical Physics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Concepts of complex variables, integral transforms, partial differential equations, Green’s Functions, and their applications to physical problems.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 237 ; M 274 , or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHYS 3016 - Atomic Physics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A mathematical treatment of traditional modern physics topics including special relativity, interaction of radiation and matter, Schroedinger equation, spectra of simple atoms, and quantum phenomena in solids.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 235 and PHSX 237 ; M 274 . Course offered on demand.
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PHYS 4296 - Quantum Mechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A study of the Schroedinger wave equation and perturbation theory, operational methods, matrix mechanics treatment of the hydrogen atom, and potential barrier problems.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3016 and adequate preparation in Mathematics. Course offered on demand.
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PHYS 5516 - Theoretical Mechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers topics from classical mechanics including Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 419 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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PHYS 5526 - Quantum Mechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers solutions of the Schroedinger equation, approximation methods, linear vector spaces, matrix mechanics and symmetry, and other topics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 4296 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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PHYS 5536 - Math Methods In Physics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Topics covered include linear vector spaces, calculus of variations, Sturm-Liouville problem, Green’s functions, integral equations and transform methods.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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PHYS 5546 - Electromagnetic Theory 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the Mathematical treatment of electromagnetic fields.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 423 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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PPH 1006 - Freshman Pre-professional Health Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Designed to prepare students interested in careers in the health sciences for entrance into health school. Course will consist of a series of lectures, presentations by health professionals, reading and discussion of topical health issues, and summary writings.
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PPH 1946 - Current Topics In Health Care 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
This course is designed to provide students interested in careers in professional health care, a background in current health care topics, enhance their verbal and written communication skills, and increase their verbal reasoning skills. These goals will be accomplished through reading of typical health issues followed by in-class discussions and summary writings, an in-depth written report and oral presentation on an instructor approved health topic, and critical evaluations of published and in-class papers. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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